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Tanushree Dutta Faces Backlash After Calling Late Nana Patekar Evil Dead
- •Tanushree Dutta renewed her criticism of veteran actor Nana Patekar following his death on October 8, referring to him as evil dead in a social media video.
- •The controversy stems from a 2008 incident where Dutta accused Patekar of inappropriate behavior on the sets of the film Horn Ok Pleassss.
- •Dutta's 2018 revival of her allegations became a major flashpoint for India's #MeToo movement, sparking intense media coverage and public debate.
- •Despite facing severe backlash from the public and media for her insensitive remarks, Dutta defended her comments while acknowledging the family's loss.
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In September 2018, Tanushree Dutta accused veteran actor Nana Patekar of behaving inappropriately and touching her without consent during the filming of a dance sequence for the 2008 movie 'Horn 'Ok' Pleassss'. She claimed he insisted on joining the intimate choreography, making her uncomfortable. Patekar consistently denied these accusations, and the Mumbai Police later filed a closure report in 2019 due to insufficient evidence.
Following Nana Patekar's death on October 8, 2026, Tanushree Dutta shared a social media video referring to him as 'evil dead' and defending her remarks despite facing a massive online backlash. She expressed concern that the news of his death would overshadow her professional event in Lucknow, though she stated she offered condolences to his family.
Tanushree Dutta's 2018 allegations sparked a major flashpoint in India's #MeToo movement, prompting the Cine and TV Artistes' Association (CINTAA) to express concern and the Mumbai Police to register a case against Nana Patekar. However, in 2019, the police filed a closure report stating they found insufficient evidence to substantiate her complaint.
